Monday, November 10, 2014

Pasadena, Texas—November 9, 2014—
KiOR, Inc. (OTC: KIOR) (“KiOR” or the “
Company
”) announced today that as part of
its refocus on research and development, it has accepted a bid for
substantially all of its assets from certain affiliates of Vinod Khosla
that have been providing and will continue to provide senior secured
financing to the Company. The Company has
also filed for relief under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for
the District of Delaware (the “
Court
”). Under the Bankruptcy Code, the bid is subject to higher and better
offers and Court approval. The Company’s non-
operational production facility in Columbus, Mississippi, which is
owned by a wholly- owned subsidiary of KiOR, is not included in the
filing.

During
this proceeding, the Company has entered into an agreement for debtor-in- possession (“
DIP
”) financing with an affiliate of Mr. Khosla, which will provide up to
$15 million of additional financing for the Company to fund
operations while in Chapter 11 and facilitate the sale and
restructuring process.

As is customary, the Company has filed various “first day”
motions with the Court seeking authority to continue its current
business operations without interruption. The requests include authority
to pay salaries and provide benefits to employees, authority to pay
ongoing, undisputed obligations to vendors
and suppliers that provide goods and services during the bankruptcy
case, and approval of the DIP financing.

KiOR anticipates moving through this
proceeding as quickly as possible with a potential auction requested in
December 2014, and the sale consummated as soon as possible thereafter.
The bid and DIP financing are subject to normal closing conditions for
transactions of this kind.

Common stock investors should note that effective November 6, 2014, the
Company has been delisted from trading on the NASDAQ stock exchange and
that
other creditors have priority over shareholders under the provisions of
the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The Company does not anticipate any recovery
for existing KiOR common shareholders as part of these proceedings.

Additional information regarding KiOR’s Chapter 11 proceedings can be found at
http://dm.epiq11.com/KiOR
.

The AP reported last week:

Biofuel maker KiOR said Friday that the $1.8 million loan payment it
missed to the state of Mississippi means it now owes more than $312
million immediately.

The company was supposed to make the payment
to the Mississippi Development Authority by midnight Wednesday, the end
of a grace period following a deadline of Oct. 31. No money was
received.

Even before Wednesday, Mississippi sent a default notice
saying KiOR owed the $69.4 million in principal, and $9 million-plus in
interest trigged by the default, for a total of $78.6 million.

KiOR,
based in Pasadena, Texas, borrowed $75 million from Mississippi to
build a refinery in Columbus meant to make fuel from wood chips. But the
$230 million plant never worked as designed and KiOR laid off almost
all of its workers.

If payments had been made regularly,
Mississippi would have charged no interest. The state had already
delayed the deadline for the $1.8 million payment by 120 days, in
exchange for a $250,000 payment. At the same time that extension was
signed, KiOR hired investment bank Guggenheim Partners to sell the
company or raise money.

KiOR said in a Friday stock filing that
the default notice triggered provisions making another $234 million in
loans immediately due in addition to what it owes Mississippi. Company
officials did not respond to phone calls and emails Friday seeking
comment.

"MDA was aware of the potential for cross default when
the notice letter was sent to KiOR," authority spokeswoman Marlo Dorsey
wrote in an email. "Throughout this process, MDA has taken the necessary
steps to protect the state's rights and remedies."

Update: State Auditor Stacey Pickering issued this press release:

State Auditor Stacey Pickering issued the following statement regarding the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy of KiOR, Inc:

“The
Office of State Auditor has obtained information from MDA and we are
working with all entities involved for a logical resolution to the facts
under review.”

"Today I am signing legislation to pay the cost of a bad attempt at economic development. Mississippi Beef Processors, a creation of a legislative process led by the current House leadership, is costing the taxpayers $40 million. "The last administration got snookered on Mississippi Beef Processors, and the Legislature ended up buying a pig in a poke. We're not going to have that kind of good ole boy logrolling any more. We're not going to trade beef for pork."

~~ snip ~~

"I call on every Legislator to support progress, not pork in the area of economic development - to put job creation and economic growth for our state in front of pork barrel politics".

Diddly squat, chomp change! Kior is the future here in fake-conservative Mississippi! God, I pray that stupid people continue to come out and vote here in Mississippi, and that someone makes Austin and Henry return my grandma's shrimp and grits recipe so Marsha can fix it again for the trustees!

Between KiOR and Twin Creeks Haley's pushing $95-$100 million in lost taxpayer money. But no need to total the tab now as there are more of his "deals" also about to turn to shit. Why aren't we hearing from the chorus of Repugnantcans who wailed on about the Beef Plant?

Who is the Hottest Reporter in Jackson?

Trollfest '09

Trollfest '07 was such a success that Jackson Jambalaya will once again host Trollfest '09. Catch this great event which will leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Othor Cain and his band, The Black Power Structure headline the night while Sonjay Poontang returns for an encore performance. Former Frank Melton bodyguard Marcus Wright makes his premier appearance at Trollfest singing "I'm a Sweet Transvestite" from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Kamikaze will sing his new hit, “How I sold out to da Man.” Robbie Bell again performs: “Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be Bells” and “Any friend of Ed Peters is a friend of mine”. After the show, Ms. Bell will autograph copies of her mug shot photos. In a salute to “Dancing with the Stars”, Ms. Bell and Hinds County District Attorney Robert Smith will dance the Wango Tango.

Wrestling returns, except this time it will be a Battle Royal with Othor Cain, Ben Allen, Kim Wade, Haley Fisackerly, Alan Lange, and “Big Cat” Donna Ladd all in the ring at the same time. The Battle Royal will be in a steel cage, no time limit, no referee, and the losers must leave town. Marshand Crisler will be the honorary referee (as it gives him a title without actually having to do anything). Meet KIM Waaaaaade at the Entergy Tent. For five pesos, Kim will sell you a chance to win a deed to a crack house on Ridgeway Street stuffed in the Howard Industries pinata. Don't worry if the pinata is beaten to shreds, as Mr. Wade has Jose, Emmanuel, and Carlos, all illegal immigrants, available as replacements for the it. Upon leaving the Entergy tent, fig leaves will be available in case Entergy literally takes everything you have as part of its Trollfest ticket price adjustment charge.

Donna Ladd of The Jackson Free Press will give several classes on learning how to write. Smearing, writing without factchecking, and reporting only one side of a story will be covered. A donation to pay their taxes will be accepted and she will be signing copies of their former federal tax liens. Ms. Ladd will give a dramatic reading of her two award-winning essays (They received The Jackson Free Press "Best Of" awards.) "Why everything is always about me" and "Why I cover murders better than anyone else in Jackson".

In the spirit of helping those who are less fortunate, Trollfest '09 adopts a cause for which a portion of the proceeds and donations will be donated: Keeping Frank Melton in his home. The “Keep Frank Melton From Being Homeless” booth will sell chances for five dollars to pin the tail on the jackass. John Reeves has graciously volunteered to be the jackass for this honorable excursion into saving Frank's ass. What's an ass between two friends after all? If Mr. Reeves is unable to um, perform, Speaker Billy McCoy has also volunteered as when the word “jackass” was mentioned he immediately ran as fast as he could to sign up. In order to help clean up the legal profession, Adam Kilgore of the Mississippi Bar will be giving away free, round-trip plane tickets to the North Pole where they keep their bar complaint forms (which are NOT available online). If you don't want to go to the North Pole, you can enjoy Brant Brantley's (of the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance) free guided tours of the quicksand field over by High Street where all complaints against judges disappear. If for some reason you are unable to control yourself, never fear; Judge Houston Patton will operate his jail where no lawyers are needed or allowed as you just sit there for minutes... hours.... months...years until he decides he is tired of you sitting in his jail. Do not think Judge Patton is a bad judge however as he plans to serve free Mad Dog 20/20 to all inmates.

Trollfest '09 is a pet-friendly event as well. Feel free to bring your dog with you and do not worry if your pet gets hungry, as employees of the Jackson Zoo will be on hand to provide some of their animals as food when it gets to be feeding time for your little loved one.

Relax at the Fox News Tent. Since there are only three blonde reporters in Jackson (being blonde is a requirement for working at Fox News), Megan and Kathryn from WAPT and Wendy from WLBT will be on loan to Fox. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both and a torn-up Obama yard sign will entitle you to free drinks served by Megan, Wendy, and Kathryn. Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required. Just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '09 is for EVERYONE!!!

This is definitely a Beaver production.Note: Security provided by INS.

Trollfest '07

Jackson Jambalaya is the home of Trollfest '07. Catch this great event which promises to leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Sonjay Poontang and his band headline the night with a special steel cage, no time limit "loser must leave town" bout between Alan Lange and "Big Cat"Donna Ladd following afterwards. Kamikaze will perform his new song F*** Bush, he's still a _____. Did I mention there was no referee? Dr. Heddy Matthias and Lori Gregory will face off in the undercard dueling with dangling participles and other um, devices. Robbie Bell will perform Her two latest songs: My Best Friends are in the Media and Mama's, Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to be George Bell. Sid Salter of The Clarion-Ledger will host "Pin the Tail on the Trial Lawyer", sponsored by State Farm.

There will be a hugging booth where in exchange for your young son, Frank Melton will give you a loooong hug. Trollfest will have a dunking booth where Muhammed the terrorist will curse you to Allah as you try to hit a target that will drop him into a vat of pig grease. However, in the true spirit of Separate But Equal, Don Imus and someone from NE Jackson will also sit in the dunking booth for an equal amount of time. Tom Head will give a reading for two hours on why he can't figure out who the hell he is. Cliff Cargill will give lessons with his .80 caliber desert eagle, using Frank Melton photos as targets. Tackleberry will be on hand for an autograph session. KIM Waaaaaade will be passing out free titles and deeds to crackhouses formerly owned by The Wood Street Players.

If you get tired come relax at the Fox News Tent. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both will entitle you to free drinks.Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required, just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '07 is for EVERYONE!!!